The 2026 NBA Draft Scouting Combine in Chicago has once again sparked the annual debate: just how much do these few days of drills, measurements, and scrimmages really shape draft night?

This year, NBA front offices packed Wintrust Arena to watch the league's top prospects run through agility tests, shooting drills, and medical exams. While the combine isn't the final word, it always shifts the conversation. This time around, the buzz is that the top four players in the class are locked in—but the order they'll hear their names called is still very much up for grabs.

Behind that elite tier, a deep group of guards is making a strong case as the next best options. That could push some talented wings and big men into the late lottery and top-10 conversation. Meanwhile, the late first round is looking fluid, with several players considering a return to college thanks to lucrative NIL opportunities.

USA TODAY Sports was on the ground in Chicago, sifting through the latest rumors and intel from combine workouts and interviews. Based on what we saw and heard, here's our updated 2026 NBA Mock Draft—with a few picks that have shifted since the lottery.

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